Benefits of Precision Blue Real-Time PCR Dye

Confirm complete reaction transfer while pipetting — no more wondering if the full reaction volume was transferred out of the tip into the well

Decrease setup time without compromising qPCR data quality — work faster but more accurately using visible confirmation to avoid pipetting errors

Get the ultimate confidence in your qPCR data — use Precision Blue dye with Bio-Rad's PrimePCR™ assays, our expertly designed real-time PCR assays that are wet-lab validated to ensure optimal assay performance (available in the U.S., Canada, and EU only)

Precision Blue dye is a robust, versatile reagent formulated for a wide range of real-time PCR applications. It can be used with both fluorogenic probes and SYBR® Green chemistries and is optimized for use with all Bio-Rad universal real-time supermixes and one-step kits. For ease of use, Precision Blue dye can be added to the full volume of a 2x supermix or one-step kit reaction mix and then stored as indicated. When used as directed, it will not adversely affect PCR specificity, sensitivity, or reproducibility.

Compatibility on additional systems has been tested but should be validated by the user.

Precision Blue dye does not interfere with passive reference dye fluorescence and can be used on both ROX-dependent and ROX-independent instruments. No additional ROX normalization dye is required for ROX-dependent systems when Precision Blue dye is used as instructed.

For more than 15 years, Bio-Rad has made science education a major priority. To support this effort, the company has implemented a discount policy that allows high school and college teaching laboratories to purchase kits, instruments, reagents, and other equipment at preferred prices.

How do I apply for the education discount?

If you are an educator at the high school or college level, visit our Education Discount Policy page to establish an education account number.